Under water umbrella sleeve

[blino23]

Need some guidance. We are under construction and not yet to the plaster phase. We have a tanning ledge where we want an umbrella holder (under water).
However, our PB installed a 2inch pvs pipe with no bottom cap prior to shooting the concrete, Is this normal? Shouldn't there be an end cap glued to the pipe so water does not leak out? Is there some type of fix or sleeve that goes into the 2 inch pvc pipe?

 

[pjt]

our PB installed a 2inch pvs pipe with no bottom cap prior to shooting the concrete, Is this normal?

No. Get a proper umbrella socket.

AquaStar Umbrella Stand with Sleeve and Center Cap

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Normal no, these are the sleeves that I use with the top cap.
During Shotcrete a hole is cut out while the Shotcrete is still green, then during the plaster phase the sleve is inserted and packed around the edges with a plaster mix.
If the customer requests one at time of plaster a coring drill will be used to make the hole (see picture).

 

[blino23]

Normal no, these are the sleeves that I use with the top cap.
During Shotcrete a hole is cut out while the Shotcrete is still green, then during the plaster phase the sleve is inserted and packed around the edges with a plaster mix.
If the customer requests one at time of plaster a coring drill will be used to make the hole (see picture).View attachment 609388View attachment 609389View attachment 609390View attachment 609391

Thanks. Can I just get a socket like the above and insert into the pipe, then plaster? PB is saying he's going to fill the pipe to the desired depth with concrete. With no cap on the bottom, I don't see this being the way to go.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Yes you can but I would prefer to have current pipe removed completely.
The process I described is done often without any problems.

 

[blino23]

much appreciated. just bought an Aquastar sleeve and will have him replace the pipe with it.
What should he fill the hole with prior to putting the sleeve in? Hole is roughly 18 inches deep.
Just want to make sure he does it properly. Thanks again for the valuable info.

 

[blino23]

No. Get a proper umbrella socket.

AquaStar Umbrella Stand with Sleeve and Center Cap

Just bought one, thank you!

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

A hydraulic cement.